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SB 177

Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Cavanagh

SB 177 allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for fiscal 2025-2026, advancing toward passage with expedited procedures and unspecified amendments.

referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 177

Legislative bill overview

SB 177 is a fiscal appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill has advanced through committee with a substitute amendment and is moving toward final passage with expedited procedures.

Why is this important

LARA oversees professional licensing, consumer protection, and regulatory enforcement across Michigan—functions that directly affect workers, businesses, and public safety. The specific funding levels determine the department's capacity to process licenses, investigate complaints, and enforce regulations that impact thousands of citizens and businesses statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels unclear: The bill text provided doesn't specify the actual appropriation amount, making it impossible to assess whether funding increases, decreases, or maintains current operations
  • Substitute amendment details unknown: The substitute (S-2) was adopted but its specific changes aren't detailed here, leaving uncertainty about what was modified and why
  • Expedited passage: The use of suspension of rules and immediate passage procedures bypasses typical deliberative scrutiny that appropriations bills normally receive

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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